Dean, Dave, and Andy kick off this week’s show by talking about Dave’s winning of a 2023 Peter Lisagor Award for Best Feature Reporting Single Story/Episode (Audio): “A visit to New Philadelxphia: Freedom on the Illinois prairie”!

Dr. Jeremy Silver, MD, Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, joins Dean for this week’s health update. Dr. Silver begins by talking about colon cancer and what we need to know about it. Then Dr. Silver talks about strokes and what to look for and risk factors. To wrap up, Dr.Silver gives a quick COVID update.

Mike Lowe from WGN-TV joins Dean to talk about his cancer diagnosis, next steps, and how he is feeling going into treatment.

Roberta Duchak and Heidi Kettenring from the production of Guys and Dolls, join Dean to catch up and talk about the show!

Dean’s A-List interview this week is with Comedian Jim Gaffigan.

Chef Klaus Lotter, Executive Chef Instructor for Weber Grill Restaurants, joins Dean to talk all things grilling!